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Battle of Isted

24–25 July 1850 · 19th century · Also known as Battle of Idstedt · Part of the First Schleswig War

The Battle of Isted, or Idstedt, was fought on 24–25 July 1850 near the town of Schleswig and was the largest battle of the First Schleswig War. The Danish army defeated the army of the Schleswig-Holstein provisional government, which fought alone after Prussia made peace with Denmark. The victory restored Danish control of Schleswig, confirmed by the London Protocol of 1852.

Battle of Isted
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Provisional Government of Schleswig-Holstein

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